ICSI was delighted to host a number of events at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, where we worked alongside friends and partners to drive the adaptation and resilience agenda.
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ICSI to spotlight infrastructure, energy, and transport resilience at COP27
ICSI is delighted to be hosting and contributing to a number of events at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, with a focus on Infrastructure, Energy, and Mobility.
IPCC Explainer: The Science of Climate Change
Do you want to understand the latest IPCC report minus the report? An infographic created by John Lang explains the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report 2021-22.
Climate Investor Roadshow Starts in Africa
A series of regional forums kicked off in Addis Ababa this week, aimed at accelerating financial flows to the projects needed to accelerate financial flows to the projects needed to reduce emissions, build climate resilience and advance the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Catalyzing transformative urban water resilience projects
By the Climate Champions Team Have you ever imagined a world without water? For many on the African continent, it is not a dream but a devastating reality. Water is […]
The opportunity to invest in sustainable and resilient urban infrastructure
Authors: Andy Deacon and Savina Carluccio Scaling up and improving urban infrastructure can deliver considerable social, economic and environmental benefits. Yet, there is a significant gap between identifying projects for […]
What is the Low Carbon Concrete Routemap and what does it mean for you?
This article was authored by Paul Astle, Associate at Ramboll, and was originally published on the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) website at this link. What is the Low Carbon […]
Pushing the boundaries of innovation to protect the world’s water resources
Each year on March 22, we celebrate World Water Day to highlight the importance of fresh water and advocate for the sustainable management of our freshwater resources. This year’s theme […]
World-leading engineering firms join forces to advance Climate Action for Infrastructure
Resilience First, in partnership with the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI), has today announced the launch of the Engineering Leadership Group (ELG), a new engagement […]
IPCC: We must build resilience to the impacts we cannot prevent
The findings in today’s latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report confirm unequivocally that ever more extreme heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and other impacts resulting from climate change are endangering people’s […]
‘Incredibly uplifting and hopeful’ – Brunel lecture series moves climate action forward
Several new initiatives have been inspired by the global discussions on climate change, while the virtual format gained record-breaking attendance. The engineering sector is ready to make the changes needed […]
Reflections from the ICSI Roundtable Discussion at COP26
On 3 Nov 2021, ICSI hosted a roundtable discussion at the COP26 Wood House in Glasgow, focussing on issues at the heart of ICSI, and the engineering community’s role in […]
Entries Open for Resilience Realized Awards
Entries are open for the Resilience Realized Awards, a new collaboration between Wood and The Resilience Shift that will give recognition to projects around the world that are at the cutting edge of resilience and have demonstrated a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to building resilience in communities.
CDRI hosts session on Pioneering Nature-based Solutions for Resilient Infrastructure
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) hosted a session on ‘Pioneering Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for Resilient Infrastructure’ at the Resilience Hub at COP26. The session discussed key learnings from case studies around the world and also marked the release of a white paper on Governance of Infrastructure for Resilience, developed by CDRI and The Resilience Shift, in partnership with Arup.
Accelerating deep collaboration: 26 built environment climate action initiatives announced @ COP26
Marking a climate breakthrough for the built environment, a coalition of business and government groups announce 26 climate action initiatives at Cities, Regions and Built Environment Day at COP26.